Midori Onsen
Satsuma, Kagoshima, Japan
- Location
- Satsuma, Kagoshima, Japan
- Water type
- iron-rich
- Temperature
- 42 °C
- pH
- 6.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Midori Onsen, in Satsuma, Kagoshima, draws iron-rich water at 42°C. The bathhouse offers an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo bath and a sauna, in a quiet corner of southern Kyushu.
Insider tip — Midori Onsen rises in the Satsuma Peninsula, where Kagoshima's volcanic substrate feeds iron-rich springs beloved for their deep-warming properties and faint metallic character. The name meaning green evokes the lush subtropical vegetation that frames the bathhouse, creating a verdant retreat just a short drive from Kagoshima City. The rotenburo is particularly atmospheric on misty mornings when Sakurajima can be glimpsed across the bay.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 42 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features iron-rich water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).